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Deep Blue Sea

Seen it?

1999 | 105 min | Action, Horror, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Fly, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $165 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 294K people sought it out in the past year

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  • Aida TurturroBrenda Kerns
  • CristosBoat Captain
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